A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Science Fantasy by Edgar Rice Burroughs

A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Science Fantasy

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Edgar Rice Burroughs

256 pages first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging fast-paced
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Full of swordplay and daring feats, the novel is considered a classic example of 20th-century pulp fiction. It is also a seminal instance of the planetary romance, a subgenre of science fantasy that became highly popular in the decades following i...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
lighthearted 24%
tense 15%
mysterious 13%
challenging 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 7%
funny 6%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
sad 2%
dark 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 20%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | A mix: 22% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 27% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1% | Yes: 1%

Average rating

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